This topic provides summary information about the following DFS configuration issues: choosing DFS machine roles, DFS server and client configuration issues, setting up DCE LFS filesets, understanding DFS data access management, and understanding the DFS distributed database technology. Subsequent chapters provide specific details about managing DFS server machines, processes, filesets, and files.
This topic is intended as an overview of DFS configuration issues. It also serves as a reference for the issues and considerations that go into the configuration of a cell and its administrative domains. You should read and become familiar with the information in this topic before attempting to use any of the commands described later in this guide.